wilful

[wil-fuhl]

adjective

1. willful.

wilful

/ ˈwɪlfʊl /

adjective

1. intent on having one's own way; headstrong or obstinate

2. intentional

   wilful murder

Other Word Forms

• wilfully adverb
• wilfulness noun
• unwilful adjective
• unwilfully adverb
• unwilfulness noun

Example Sentences

They were found guilty of numerous offences including attempted murder, wilful fire-raising and attempting to pervert the course of justice at the High Court in Glasgow last month.

From BBC

Meanwhile, on Thursday a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with wilful fire-raising after vehicles were set alight on two Edinburgh streets last month.

From BBC

They were found guilty of numerous offences including attempted murder, wilful fire-raising and attempting to pervert the course of justice after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

From BBC

A 39-year-old man appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court on Monday charged with wilful fire-raising and malicious damage.

From BBC

Yusef Duale, 18, has been charged with wilful fire-raising, danger to life and attempted murder following blazes at three properties in Edinburgh.

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